Monday Morning Maybe

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Inferno of Torture

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1969 | 95 min | Drama, Horror

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Best for people who like to watch through their fingers and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Leaves you with something to think about. If you loved Audition, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Builds dread steadily, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1969: an older pace and style.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

Japan nineteenth century. High demand for tattooed geisha generates an entire industry for their "production". Europeans pay more for tattooed beauties. Against this background, and considering the gorgeous tattooed women develop the history of confrontation between two highly skilled masters of tattoo.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Teruo Ishii

  • Teruo YoshidaHorihide
  • Masumi TachibanaOsuzu
  • Asao KoikeHoritatsu
  • Yumiko KatayamaYumi
  • Mieko FujimotoOtatsu - Daikoku-ya Owner
  • Haruo TanakaSamejima
  • Mitsuko AoiOkinu
  • Gannosuke AshiyaOnikichi
  • Reiichi HatanakaTattoo Artist B
  • Shin'ichirô HayashiGenzô